“Taste & Tunes” Features Multi-Instrument Phenomenon and Vocalist Dave Bennett You won’t find many musicians who are equally conversant with the music of Benny Goodman (the “King of Swing”) and Roy Orbison (“The Soul of Rock and Roll”). An annual fixture at several American music festivals, Dave Bennett is a clarinet virtuoso who plays electric guitar, piano, drums, AND vocalizes. He will be featured at “Taste & Tunes”, the Rochester Symphony Guild’s benefit for the Rochester … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Women’s Club Annual Installation Dinner
July 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club (RJWC) Recently Held their Annual Installation Dinner at Great Oaks Country Club During the evening their slate of officers for the 2018-2019 year were announced and are as follows: President Mary Anderson, President Elect/New Members Karen Geibel, Vice President Tanya Armitage-Edgeworth, Recording Secretary Jessica Cossette, Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Hyvari, Treasurer Cyndi Willoughby and Parliamentarian Carol Anne Ketelsen. Outstanding members … [Read more...]
Crittenton Foundation is Back in Full Swing
April 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This Year’s Crittenton Classic is Scheduled for June 25 Reinvigorated with new leadership and advisory committee over the past year, the Crittenton Foundation is poised to promote philanthropic support for the Rochester hometown hospital, Ascension Crittenton. The mission of the Foundation is the advancement of health programs and services to save lives and promote wellness in the greater Rochester area. Their essential work will enable new medical technologies, facility improvements and … [Read more...]
Rock And Roll at Taste & Tunes
October 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Love Rock and Roll Remember those good ole days of kicking up your heels and singing aloud “Johnny Be Good and “Proud Mary”? Well, join us for an evening of fun and music at the Rochester Symphony Guild’s benefit for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra called Taste & Tunes on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The event will be held at Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester, MI with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by a silent auction of themed baskets, tickets to various theatre, sport and concert … [Read more...]
New Day Foundation Golf Outing at Great Oaks County Club is June 19
June 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
New Day Foundation Golf Outing to be Hosted by Great Oaks Country Club As part of a new Great Oaks GIVES partnership, Great Oaks Country Club will host a golf outing to benefit New Day Foundation for Families on Monday, June 19, to benefit local families facing cancer. New Day Foundation for Families, based in Rochester, is pleased to be selected by Great Oaks Gives as their local charity partner this year. The mission of Great Oaks Gives is to “promote and deliver the volunteer engagement … [Read more...]
Rochester-opoly Now Available, Just in Time for the Holidays
December 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This holiday season the places of Rochester will be spaces on a customized board game, Rochester-opoly. The game will feature all of the fun and memorable places in our community, including Leader Dogs for the Blind, Oakland University, Rochester Hills Public Library and many more. The game was created by Lynne Vettraino, a local entrepreneur, after she was inspired by a similar game in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, “While visiting my hometown, I saw a custom city-based ‘opoly’ game and was … [Read more...]
Great Oaks Country Club Launches Great Oaks Gives
December 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Great Oaks Country Club Launches Great Oaks Gives, Donating $20,000 to Local Charity Great Oaks Country Club recently donated $20,000 to The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. This donation was made possible by the active work of the club’s Great Oaks Gives committee and their Great Oaks Gives foundation. “The Great Oaks Gives Non-Endowed Fund recently established at the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester with a $20,000 donation represents the members’ philanthropic … [Read more...]
63rd Annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Marches Down Main Street on December 7
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the entrance of the holiday season at the 63rd Annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade, which will march down Main Street on December 7 at 2 p.m. The theme for this year’s Christmas parade is “A Movie Time Christmas,” taking the magic of Christmas movie classics such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, from the big screen to Main Street. The Parade begins … [Read more...]
The Rainbow Connection Celebrates Making Dreams Come True
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Rainbow Connection, along with founder L. Brooks Patterson, is hosting The Dobson, its annual signature event on Monday, July 28, 2014. The event celebrates 35 years of making dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening illnesses. Master of Ceremonies, Dave LewAllen of Channel 7 Action News will join Mr. Patterson in welcoming more than 400 guests to an evening of live entertainment, dinner and a celebration sure to touch the hearts of all who attend. Mary Grace … [Read more...]
Crittenton Home Care Sponsors Putting Green Contest at 33rd Annual Golf, Tennis and Fun Walk
June 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Join Crittenton Home Care at the 33rd Annual Golf, Tennis and Fun Walk held at Great Oaks Country Club on June 18 and enter to a win golf bag courtesy of Jeff Goble, gift certificate for a driver/iron fitting and catered in-home dinner during the Putting Green Raffle. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Crittenton Foundation’s Cornerstone Campaign. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Crittenton Home Care has been providing Certified and Private Duty home care services for … [Read more...]
